Agecko supplies waste and recycling balers for businesses looking to reduce the volume of cardboard, plastic and packaging waste on site. We can help you buy or hire new, used and refurbished balers, including cardboard balers and plastic balers, with UK-wide installation, servicing and support.
We offer new, refurbished and second-hand balers, available to buy or hire short or long-term, with UK-wide installation and ongoing support. Whether you need a cardboard baler for a warehouse, a plastic baler for manufacturing, or an industrial baler for high-volume sites, we’ll recommend the right solution based on your space, waste type and throughput.
We can also supply the baler wire, banding and strapping needed to securely manage baled cardboard, plastic and packaging waste.
Buy or hire waste balers
We offer flexible options to buy or hire waste balers, depending on your operational needs and budget. Hiring is ideal for seasonal volumes or short-term projects, while purchasing provides long-term cost savings for high-volume sites. Our team can advise on the most cost-effective option following a site assessment.
Our team can advise on the most suitable vertical or horizontal baler depending on your waste volumes, available space, material type and collection requirements.
Small balers
Small waste balers are ideal for businesses with limited space producing lower volumes of cardboard or plastic packaging.
The benefits:
- Excellent value for money.
- Easy to install.
- Plug straight into a 240v standard mains supply.
- Reduces the size of packaging waste which is better for storage and possible onward sale.
Suitable for:
Schools/ colleges, hotels, restaurants, small retailers, warehouses, retail distribution centres, manufacturing sites.
Mid-range balers
Mid-range balers are ideal for growing businesses handling regular volumes of cardboard and plastic waste, offering higher bale weights and improved rebate potential. Designed to service medium volumes of waste plastic, cardboard packaging and other baleable materials, they typically produce bales between 100–250kg depending on the material.
The benefits:
- Excellent value for money.
- Easy to install.
- Reduces the size of packaging waste which is better for storage.
- Maximises the weight of material for possible onward sale.
Suitable for:
Bodyshops, garden centres, schools & colleges, healthcare, building & renovation, small-medium size distribution centres, warehouses, manufacturers, automotive and prisons.
Mill size balers
Mill size balers are designed for industrial sites generating high volumes of recyclable waste and looking to maximise rebate value. They have the capability to produce bales of between 400-500kg depending on the material.
The benefits:
- Maximises the rebate value of waste packaging material.
- Large hopper for larger volumes of plastic & cardboard.
- Reduces the size of packaging waste which is better for storage.
- Maximises the weight of material for onward sale.
Suitable for:
Recycling centres and skip companies, warehouses with larger waste outputs, retail distribution centres, factories, large manufacturing sites, logistics & automotive.
Horizontal balers
Available as both semi-automatic and fully-automatic compactors. Designed to service large volumes of waste plastic, cardboard packaging and other baleable material. They have the capability to produce bales of between 400-600kg depending on the material.
The benefits:
- Large hopper to load material – self-loading or bin-lift options.
- Powerful press to bale rigid plastic material.
- Minimise labour, time and cost with the semi-automatic or fully automatic option based on your volumes.
- Maximises the weight of material for possible onward sale.
Suitable for:
Skip companies, waste transfer stations, material recycling facilities, companies producing large amounts of waste packaging, and plastic recycling companies.
Vertical balers
Vertical balers are a popular choice for warehouses, retail and manufacturing sites where floor space is limited. Designed to compress recyclables such as cardboard, plastic, and paper, reducing storage and transportation costs, our vertical balers are perfect for businesses with limited space but high volumes of waste.
The benefits:
- Space-saving design.
- Efficient compression of recyclable materials like cardboard and plastic.
- Available in new, refurbished, and second-hand options.
- Easy to install and operate with low maintenance needs.
- Affordable and energy-efficient waste management solution.
Refurbished & second-hand balers
Agecko offers a variety of refurbished and second-hand balers, making it easy to find a reliable waste management solution at a fraction of the cost of new machines. All our refurbished balers undergo thorough testing and servicing to ensure they perform at their best.
The benefits:
- Significant cost savings over new machines.
- Fully tested and serviced for optimal performance.
- Available in vertical and horizontal baler models.
- Sustainable waste management option with reliable long-term use.
Let’s discuss your waste management requirements for short or long term rental and collection frequencies.
Balers FAQs
Yes. Agecko can help businesses buy or hire waste balers depending on their waste volumes, available space and operational requirements. Options may include new, used and refurbished balers for cardboard, plastic and packaging waste.
Businesses can use different recycling balers depending on the material and volume of waste produced. Common options include cardboard balers, plastic balers, vertical balers and horizontal balers for compacting recyclable materials before collection.